Exercise and Fitness – Part II – Yoga

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Thursday, December 31, 2009
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Yoga should preferably be done under expert supervision 2-3 times per week. Yoga will not only keep you fit, but is also beneficial for those persons who have high B.P., respiratory problem,mental strain, head – aches, digestive ailments, back problems, joint problems, etc.

In case you know Yoga, we suggest that the following ‘asanas’ be included in your programme.  Serial Numbers (1 to 14) are to be assigned for the images from left to right and then down,  by starting from the first image on the left top

  • Each Yogasana is repeated 2-3 times except serial Nos. 1, and 14.
  • Persons with back problems should avoid serial Nos. 2, 4, 10 & 12.
  • Persons with Cardiac problems, HBP, etc. should avoid serial 4 and 5.

standard Yoga exercises

Yogasana in the images above and its effects
Ardh-halasana (30, 60, 90 degrees, double leg raises) Effect – on abdomen, legs, back reproductive organs.
Sarbangasana (Shoulder stand) Effect – on brain, nervous system, thyroid, circulation.
Halasana (Plough pose) Effect – on spine, nervous system, back, lungs.
Matsyasana (Fish pose) Effect – on chest, neck, thyroid, lungs.
Bhujangasana (Cobra pose) Effect – on lower back, reproductive organs, lungs, spine, chest, abdominal organs.
Salabhasana, (Locust pose) Effect – on buttocks, legs, hips, constipation, gas, digestion, etc.
Dhanurasana (Bow pose) Effect – on abdomen, digestion, legs, back.
Naukasana (Boat pose) (V sit-ups) Effect – on spine, abdomen, chest, etc.
Bakrasana (Half spinal twist) Effect – on spine, fat on waist, gas, digestive organs.
Trikonasana (Triangle) Effect – on spinal nerves, waist, digestion.
Pranayama (Deep breathing) 10 rounds each.
a) Anulome / Vilome – alternate nostril breathing, and
b) Kapalbhatti. . – belly breathing Effect – on lungs and respiratory system.
Shavasana (Corpse pose) – as often as required. Effect – on physical / mental relaxation.

This article is a part of content titled as Total Health Guide shared with GConnect by Shri.J.Lakshmi Narayanan, Deputy Office Superintendent, Central Excise Department, Salem


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5 Responses to “Exercise and Fitness – Part II – Yoga”

  1. Harry Rakhraj said on Saturday, January 2, 2010, 0:30

    For osteoarthritis. medicines may provide short term pain-relief but the thing that really prevents the joints from immobility is stretching and strengthening exercises. And for this, yoga is without parallel.
    By contributing this article, the author has done a great service to the Gc community.

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  2. hr veerana goud said on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, 20:33

    halasana is useful to control diabetics theis may be examined

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  4. M. Ravindran, cpcri, kasaragod. said on Friday, January 15, 2010, 15:08

    Practice breath control exercise and very simple meditation taught by ART OF LIVING FOUNDATION. It has amazing results in getting relief from mental as well as physical stress and many other ailments. Do the art of living basic course and experience the wonder.

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